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Avondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppression
Name suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.
Ellerslie double murder: Co-defendant's secret guilty pleas can now be revealed
On the first day of his scheduled trial last week, Shu Poon admitted killing the couple.
'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up news
The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.
Inmate imported $15m of drugs into NZ - all from behind bars
Gang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals.
Sweetwater Project: Far North councillor Mate Radich wants judicial review
The Far North's controversial water project needs a High Court review, a councillor says.
Woman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throat
The woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.
Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.
Son loses legal battle over house bought with parents' savings
A man refused to hand over a house purchased in his name for his parents' retirement.
Man jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself
He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.
'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.
Double-murder trial aborted after just one day
He was also accused of plotting to kill his former landlord.
Editorial: Prisoner voting ban spiteful
OPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.
'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neck
She warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.
Battered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his home
Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.
'Smell of death': Resentment over minor accident sparked double murder, Crown says
Joseph Kwok was stabbed to death after his address was released by the Justice Ministry.
Is there method to Govt's madness, helping ANZ and ASB in court?
Lawyer supports law change to avoid "draconian consequences" for lenders.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
'Dismissed': Judge fails to block referral to conduct panel after NZ First party row
Judge allegedly said Winston Peters was 'lying' as she tried to enter NZ First function.
‘**** off’: Stephen Stone storms out of courthouse after Crown's double murder retrial bid dropped
Stone spent 25 years in prison following the 'Gone Fishing' cold case trial in Auckland.
Stephen Stone cleared of double murder as Crown drops retrial bid
The Crown will not pursue a retrial for Stephen Ralph Stone, whose convictions were quashed in October.
Released mental health patient kills for second time
The man has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater
She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.
Wife attacked husband with Parkinson's before stabbing herself
He struggled to disarm his wife during the confrontation but triggered a St John alarm.
Ex-prefect stood to strike it rich with maple syrup meth scheme – here's why it failed
The maple syrup shipment contained enough methamphetamine to supply all of NZ for a year.
Pregnant beauty therapist awarded $100k after being made to quit
The woman said the employment issues robbed her of the joy of being pregnant.
Migrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaine
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.